Personally I dont think STR is really a move in Philly.

If you close with a conventional loan, it will need to be in your personal name.

I do not know how they are handling new customers verse the Midland existing customers.Regarding the customer service it seems the people I dealt with are still employed and only my "personal rep" as it were, was promoted and another took her place.

Avoiding accessive PM fees (personally I recommend most people self-manage)These will eat away at your ROI.

It’s not a market where you can just buy blindly, but for investors willing to do their homework, it offers a strong mix of cash flow and appreciation.If you’re open to learning more, I’m happy to share some resources on how I’ve built my portfolio there.

Let’s share insights.

If you're maxing that out at your 9-5 then you'll only be able to contribute profit sharing in the Solo 401k.

Or can you still run everything through your personal return (just want to make sure that I can deduct things such as HOA fees which I can do if it is a rental).2) If I do decide to run everything thru my personal tax return (save on LLC fees), should I at the least set up a separate bank account to track costs separately?

Quote from @John Winters: Dominic Mazzarella & Obed Calixte ~Thank you both for sharing some feedback. 

I own and invest in Birmingham and would be happy to connect to share insights and introduce you to contacts in my network.I also work for a local property management company that serves many out-of-state investors.If you come across any properties, I’d be happy to provide rental analysis reports based on comparable rentals to help you evaluate potential investments.Looking forward to connecting!